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J123 JVH

1992 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,921 mi
Last recorded94,921 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 JVH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2015 94,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bodywork around fuel cap starting to corrode

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to seperate

front brake discs starting to rust on inner edges

most body panels dented

nearside front wheel rim slightly dented

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

offside rear top shock absorber mounting starting to corrode

small nick on inner sidewall on offside front tyre

wiper blades splitting

Pass 5 Mar 2014 94,243 miles

both rear bushes starting to seperate on front lower arms

chip in windscreen behind interior mirror

front brake balance quite high

heavy rusting on nearside rear quarter panel below fuel cap

nearside body damage to both doors

nearside headlamp damp but pattern ok

offside rear suspension leg starting to corrode at mounting bracket

Fail 27 Feb 2014 94,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear bushes starting to seperate on front lower arms

chip in windscreen behind interior mirror

emissions may not be correct when exhaust renewed

front brake balance quite high

heavy rusting on nearside rear quarter panel below fuel cap

nearside body damage to both doors

nearside headlamp damp but pattern ok

offside rear suspension leg starting to corrode at mounting bracket

Pass 27 Feb 2013 92,969 miles

Heavy rust front floor both sides

Fail 27 Feb 2013 92,969 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Heavy rust front floor both sides

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 14,618 miles

Heavy corrosion on nearside & offside front floor pan rear of front suspension mountings

Nearside front door difficult to open from outside, handle damaged

Nearside front tyre badly scuffed on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2011 90,130 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 90,083 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 88,848 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 87,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 87,557 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 86,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 84,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 84,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 83,054 miles

battery insecure

both front floor pans corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2006 83,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

front floor pans corroded

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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J123 JVH is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1992 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 61,408 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J123 JVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J123 JVH is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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